Spiderman woos voters in Mumbai

The Lok Sabha elections have kicked off from April 7 that many observers see as the most important election.

Updated: April 11, 2014 12:30:52 pm

Residents watch as Gaurav Sharma, locally known as Indian Spiderman who is contesting as an Independent candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, climbs a building as part of his campaign in Mumbai on Thursday. The Lok Sabha elections have kicked off from April 7 that many observers see as the most important election in more than 30 years in the world's largest democracy. (AP )

Gaurav Sharma, center, greets people during his campaign in Mumbai. (AP)

Gaurav Sharma is a martial arts trainer and fitness consultant from Mumbai. He is running to be a representative of his South Mumbai district and is seen doing everything he can to wrap up voters in his political web. (IE Photo: Prashant Nadkar)